Louisville to Newark (SDF–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SDF–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 641 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 42 | E75L, E7W | 2h08-2h23 | Star Alliance | AC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Louisville
| Metric | SDF→EWR | OWB→EWR | CVG→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDF | – | 83 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | – | 81 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 1h 37m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SDF: EDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
SDF–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SDF to EWR
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SDF to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SDF to EWR is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 641 miles (1,031 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Nashville and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Owensboro (OWB), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).